scientific tools

noun
UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk tuːlz/
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk tulz/

Scientific tools are special things that help people learn about the world.

We used scientific tools like a magnifying glass and a thermometer in class today.

SYNONYMS

instrumentsapparatusequipmentdeviceslab tools

RELATED WORDS

experimentlaboratorymicroscopemeasurementobservation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Objects or machines used by scientists to do experiments and collect data.

The lab is full of scientific tools for measuring temperature and weight.

3. Any helpful method or idea used to study nature carefully.

Careful notes and drawings are important scientific tools for young explorers.

4. A set of instruments kept together for science lessons or research.

The teacher handed out the scientific tools kit before the experiment began.